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Genital warts

This is an STD caused by HPV. Transmitted via anal intercause. HPV-6 and HPV-11 cause warts. Also exposed to HPV-16 and HPV-18 and are likely to develop cancer.

  • Signs and symptoms
    • Itching and burning
    • Sessile or peducnulous0like masses, 1-5 mm
    • Variable in color, painless, rarely bleed
    • Found on the penis, vulva, vagina, cervix, perianal skin, perianal canal
  • Investigations
    • Biopsy
  • Differentials
    • Molluscum contagiosum: smaller, not always STD, umbilicated or “dimpled” center
  • Medical treatment
    • Bichloroacetic acid
    • Podophylin
    • Imiquimod
  • Surgical treatment
    • Cryotherapy
    • Local excision with electrocoagulation
Dr. Jeffrey Kalei
Dr. Jeffrey Kalei

Creator and illustrator at Hyperexcision. Interested in emergency room medicine. I have a passion for medical education and drawing.

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